Man who caused crash on U.S. 41 seriously injured

Published: Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 4:01 p.m.

Last Modified: Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 4:01 p.m.

SARASOTA COUNTY - An 85-year-old man was seriously injured when he pulled out from a sidestreet into the path of a car on U.S. 41 on Saturday, the Florida Highway Patrol reported.

Gerard Hirsch, of Sarasota, was headed eastbound on Southpointe Drive when he pulled out onto U.S. 41 about 11:30 a.m.

Hirsch caused the collision when he pulled into the path of a compact Kia Rio headed southbound, the FHP reported. The driver of the Kia, Emina Hamzic, 30, of Sarasota, had minor injuries, the FHP reported. She wore a seat belt.

Hirsch also wore a seat belt and was transported by ambulance to Sarasota Memorial Hospital with serious injuries.

A passenger in Hirsch's car, Ronnie Hirsch, 82, also had minor injuries and was taken to Sarasota Memorial hospital for treatment. She wore her seat belt.

<p><em>SARASOTA COUNTY</em> - An 85-year-old man was seriously injured when he pulled out from a sidestreet into the path of a car on U.S. 41 on Saturday, the Florida Highway Patrol reported.</p><p>Gerard Hirsch, of Sarasota, was headed eastbound on Southpointe Drive when he pulled out onto U.S. 41 about 11:30 a.m.</p><p>Hirsch caused the collision when he pulled into the path of a compact Kia Rio headed southbound, the FHP reported. The driver of the Kia, Emina Hamzic, 30, of Sarasota, had minor injuries, the FHP reported. She wore a seat belt.</p><p>Hirsch also wore a seat belt and was transported by ambulance to Sarasota Memorial Hospital with serious injuries.</p><p>A passenger in Hirsch's car, Ronnie Hirsch, 82, also had minor injuries and was taken to Sarasota Memorial hospital for treatment. She wore her seat belt.</p><p>Charges are pending, according to an FHP press release.</p>